Investment Manager (all genders)

Role Summary

The ProVeg Incubator is the world’s first and among the leading Incubator and accelerator programmes for plant-based, fermentation and cultivated food startups. Our team supports pioneering entrepreneurs to build and grow impactful food and food-tech companies, launch products and services and secure investment. As part of the International food awareness organisation ProVeg International, our mission is to reduce global animal consumption by 50% by the year 2040.

The Investment Manager (all genders) will lead the execution of the investment processes and decisions, portfolio management  and other aspects of the deal flow for the ProVeg Incubator. To succeed in this position, you should have a strong understanding of financial statements and modelling, prior relevant experience, an analytical mindset, good communication skills and be passionate about working towards building a more sustainable food system. 

Job Details

• Job title: Investment Manager (all genders) 
• Reports to: Co-head of the ProVeg Incubator
• Department: ProVeg Incubator
• Location: Berlin (or remotely from within Germany)
• Hours: 40h per week
• Salary range: 36.000 € - 40.000 € gross/ annually 

Responsibilities

• You have end-to-end ownership of investment processes, including identifying investment cases within the cohort, assessing their viability, conducting thorough due diligence, and finalising investment review documents to drive informed and successful investment decisions.
• You lead and coordinate all scouting efforts, establish strong relationships with universities and other early-stage incubators to identify and attract the most promising startups for incubation, ensuring a robust pipeline.
• You assist in the value creation process of portfolio companies by proactively identifying their risks, opportunities and growth.
• You coach and support startups on goal setting, startup finance, financial modelling, business strategies, fundraising etc.
• You engage periodically with our portfolio companies, analyse performance indicators and monitor key developments.
• You develop the Incubator‘s partner networks (mentors, investors, partner organisations etc.) and support the ProVeg Incubator team by taking on other tasks as required.

Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years of professional experience in financial consulting, corporate FP&A roles, venture capital, or other corporate finance roles. 
• A degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, management or a similar background from an established university
• Knowledge of financial statements, building financial models and high proficiency in using spreadsheets & presentations
• Analytical thinking, structured working style and an entrepreneurial mindset
• Mission-aligned, self-motivated, and able to direct your own work
• Strong passion for food innovation and startup ecosystem
• A proactive and enthusiastic team player with strong collaboration and communication skills
• Flexibility, a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt quickly to new tasks
• Fluency in English, German is a plus

Benefits of working with us

• The opportunity to work closely with startups globally that are trying to influence the future of our food systems.
• Build a strong foundation for a career in venture capital and impact investments.
• Become part of a great team in one of the world’s leading incubators for alternative proteins startups globally.
• Strong organisational focus on personal development and designated training budget with plenty of room for initiative, independence and responsibility.
• Flexible, trust-based working culture and home office arrangements.
• We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
• And, last but not least, become part of a great team and work with us towards a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and our planet!

When?

Start: 01.08.2024
Position: open until filled

Further information

Our Application Procedure
Your application should include a cover letter addressing your motivation and how you meet the person specification criteria and a CV. Please submit your application in English using our online form, and tell us how you found this job ad. Thank you!

The recruitment process includes: 

1.    First interview with People and Culture 
2.    Online trial task
3.    Team Interview
4.    Final decision Apply